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  • Iron Atoms: Calculating the Number of Atoms in 1 Gram - A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the number of atoms in 1 gram of iron:

    1. Molar Mass of Iron

    * The molar mass of iron (Fe) is approximately 55.845 g/mol. This means 1 mole of iron weighs 55.845 grams.

    2. Avogadro's Number

    * Avogadro's number tells us the number of atoms or molecules in one mole of a substance. It's approximately 6.022 x 10^23.

    3. Calculation

    * Step 1: Determine the number of moles in 1 gram of iron.

    * (1 g Fe) / (55.845 g/mol) = 0.0179 mol Fe

    * Step 2: Multiply the number of moles by Avogadro's number.

    * (0.0179 mol Fe) * (6.022 x 10^23 atoms/mol) = 1.08 x 10^22 atoms of iron

    Therefore, approximately 1.08 x 10^22 atoms of iron make up 1 gram of iron.

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